Intro: The War, born.
Once upon a time...
(They are on Planet Glaius. Just imagine it as Earth...)
Monster and Retsnom were the sons of the Great Gladiator. The Great Gladiator went from universe to universe, searching for who can end his eternal life. Retsnom loved him very much. And his father loved him also. Monster envied Retsnom. So, a dozen billion years later, Monster was very much experienced than his father. His father was much weaker than the recent billion years. Monster challenged him. The Great Gladiator died, but with a smile. Retsnom, was weak as a normal human but he still lived for many years (their kind doesn't die at old ages). Retsnom entered their father's home. He was shocked to see what Monster did. Suddenly, a glowing orb (the core experience of their father) floated in the air. Retsnom ran at top-speed and quickly grabbed the orb. His hands absorbed the orb slowly. He became as powerful as his father now. Retsnom shouted "I SHALL AVENGE ON WHAT YOU DID TO OUR FATHER!!!" Then he disappeared (teleported somewhere else).
Monster laughed with victory. But he knew that one day, Retsnom would have the same power as him...
When it was the era of magic, They still existed. Peace never came between them...
Some centuries later...
The rebels are already breaking The Line of Alwan. They have advanced to a hidden route and destroyed Fort Rockfall. But that wasn't all. A spy of Alwan reported that an attack will happen on that fort. Half of the soldiers in Fort Rockfall were hiding on nearby hills and mountains. When they heard the screaming, they rushed out, roaring and charging. Their plan was successful. The remaining rebels fled, where they came from. As they retreated back to the secret route, they saw exhausted and weary soldiers. All wounded and several are almost dying. Their armors are made of Dwarkline. An artificial but very sturdy and hard metal. It is steel coated with really hot and powdered titanium. Their training was probably very difficult because they are still comfortable with their armor. Their weapons are not just any scrap or junk. It was made from Dwarkline too. Their insignia bears a cloaked man with a raised hand in the middle of a heavy lightning and rain storm. Then, the drakon who led the attack on Fort Rockfall thought of an idea. If they made allies with those soldiers' faction, then maybe they could wipe out the Shapers completely. So they approached them and showed their supplies as a sign of being not a hostile faction. The soldiers nodded and gratefully took the meager supplies the rebels gave. Then, their squad leader spoke with the drakon. He said "We are of Retsnoms. A faction with advanced magical knowledge than Terrestria. My squad would like to thank you for your help. We will report this back to our superiors." But the drakon replied that they will also come with them on their camp to speak with their superiors and establish peace. Then the drakon added "Stay here while we get diplomats from our base." The Retsnom soldiers obeyed. After getting three diplomats, they packed their things and moved on.
The journey back to their faction is dangerous and confusing, crossing almost limitless streams, hidden tunnels and lands. The drakon and his remaining group knew they were already beyond Terrestria. But the hands of the rebellion depends upon him. He kept that in mind to support the rebellion even without seeing his own crops. In a few more hours, they were finally there. The rebel warriors are awed to see strongholds and forts in good shape after a war ended in like 2 hours. Suddenly, after a minute, there goes intermittent bombing of the sorcerers of Monster. The drakon saw many new spells as the war broke out. The sorcerers used a spell that they never knew. Out from their hands shoots a jet of a new, dark element. It looks like a small meteor with rough black lightning flailing as it's tail. Then it hit a Retsnom knight (accurately), the Retsnom knight became a coal-colored, stone statue. It suddenly crumbles and falls to the ground, shatters to pieces and turns into ash. The drakon and the serviles were both amazed and terrified. They went through the crossfire without helping any to avoid losing men. Fortunately, they got to a huge fortress called: Darkstorm. A fortress where one of the best generals of Retsnom lived. The drakon and the three diplomats entered and went into the diplomat's area. They were amazed to see the jewel-encrusted tables and chairs, golden floorings, silver walls, high-quality foods. They admire the halls and different rooms along the way. The were wondering why they have this fortress this this expensive in times of war. Finally, they've reached their destination. The general's halls. There is a gold plaque with a name written on it. "General Rangdo" that is. They entered and bowed. General Rangdo nods and says firmly: "Approach". The smartest diplomat approached first, followed by the others. Then, he readied his voice and said aloud:
"It is a pleasure to meet you, General. We, of the rebels are in dire need of an ally, who can finally help us end our stalemate war in Terrestria. We wish to establish a military pact with your faction in order to help each other and finally end war and bloodshed in both your enemies and ours."
The general nods. He wasn't convinced. He knows that Retsnom and Monster were also in a stalemate. But, he needs something to tip the war over and finally, win. He accepted the pact and smiles. The drakon also grins with delight. As the drakon and the general knew that they both helped their faction...
The Shards of Geneforge Chapters
The Shards of Geneforge: Chapter 1 (In the homepage for newbies :P)
The Shards of Geneforge: Chapter 2 <http://nightwatchman.ucoz.net/index/the_shards_of_geneforge_chapter_2/0-17>